Moffat Tunnel

geographical name

Mof·​fat Tunnel ˈmä-fət How to pronounce Moffat Tunnel (audio)
railroad tunnel 6 miles (10 kilometers) long through the Rocky Mountains in north central Colorado

Note: Upon its completion in 1927, the Moffat Tunnel brought transcontinental rail travelers and freight through Denver for the first time.

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“Moffat Tunnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moffat%20Tunnel. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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